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A local district regulates groundwater wells in Yoakum County

Yoakum County Home & Property

The local groundwater district here is Sandy Land UWCD. It manages groundwater from the Ogallala Aquifer, the main water source in Yoakum County. That aquifer has dropped for decades because of heavy irrigation, so the district has rules for new wells.

For a new well, call Sandy Land UWCD first. Well permits are one of its services. The office number is 806-456-2155. The district office is on Avenue F in Plains. Spacing, fees, and pumping limits can change, so use the district's current rules for the permit path.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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